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Perfect

Revisado: 09-28-24

I loved it all. Edward & Bella, what else can I say? It was a beautiful time listening to this story.

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What a book!

Revisado: 02-29-24

Wow. This story will stay with me forever. It’s …there are no words to describe how it is to be immersed in the world of the era of slavery. I could see the beauty of the landscape & the characters in my mind. I so wanted to skip some parts of it that were so hard to bear, but I stayed the course and heard it. Not easy to hear, but important to know the history of my country. Thank the author because it is a beautifully written book. Even the devil had his moments of humanity, which made me have to stop and think. But then of course he’d be right back at his demonic behaviors. The herbalism alone is a selling point for Yellow Wife. I loved hearing Pheby’s herbal remedies. Worth reading, 💯!!! So worth reading that I double read it, with a hardback book AND audible version, and I read both. Thank you, Sadeqa Johnson, for writing this book!!

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Priscilla brings elegance in telling her story

Revisado: 05-14-23

Raw storytelling, while thoughtful, and mindful of the impact her words have on the lives of the people in her story. I was dumbstruck by her graciousness, to be perfectly honest. Very well constructed book; I appreciate that it’s succinct while being thorough in fleshing out details. Brilliantly made book. And a rarity: I appreciated that it was read by the author. Pricilla’s voice is soft and lovely and adds to the magic of the story of Elvis & her. Thank you Priscilla!!!🌹♥️🌹

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Is it too late to hire a narrator?

Revisado: 05-07-23

I still have 2 more hours to go. Why some authors won't hire a narrator is beyond me. The reason for listening to a book is that there is a pleasurable feeling with listening. Not so much when an author won't hire a narrator. I feel like this is kin to that part in this book when your friends told you your armpits stank. I am not saying that about your voice, William. It is just that it would have been such a great listen had you hired an actual narrator to read your book. Maybe it's not too late?
It is an interesting read. I love the book other than the fact that you would not hire a professional narrator. And even if you were a professional narrator, just as if you were a doctor, you'd see another doc, rather than treat yourself.
Please God, tell these authors of Audible to hire professional narrators. I am begging you, God. Are you there God, it's me, Margaret. I just need this one favor, and maybe......

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1000 times better than Memoirs of a Geisha

Revisado: 02-01-23

This book is so rich, so real. True armchair travel. I bought two of her paperback books while hearing this book. An historical treasure. Refinement, beauty, and savvy. I will be revisiting this book again.

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Many stories inside this large & wonderful story

Revisado: 01-14-23

If nothing else, the “meeting with government officials” part of this story is simply perfect.

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What a Story!!

Revisado: 01-20-22

Very rich details of an incredible life. I’d so love to hear show she is doing today, but the book was sobering, yet fantastic.

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Exquisite memoir & left me a better understanding of JWs

Revisado: 11-29-21

Very intricate detail of a beautiful life, despite the pain of the Jehovah Witness cult. Very unusual story as I’ve heard many many Jehovah Witness stories. This one stood out mainly because of the thoughtfulness and of the high degree of sensitivity and intelligence of the writer. This person was not cleaning toilets or washing windows.
Extraordinary story. Well worth the time to listen to it. I learned so much.
Obviously the writer is extra smart anyway I loved the story and will go back and listen again.
Beautiful voice telling the story. I was very relieved to see that the writer didn’t try telling the story herself because it always sounds so much better with a professional voice. Hallelujah for that small miracle; it made the listening experience lovely. Thank you!!!

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A beautiful book. I feel his heart threaded throughout.

Revisado: 05-21-21

It truly is a heart touching book. Very raw, only it feels polished. It’s a strange and beautiful story. Thank you Flea, for telling your story. Blessings to you.

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This is right on par with Merle’s Door. Loved it!!

Revisado: 12-20-20

It took a while to warm to this, and I am so glad I hung in there. The author’s reading had a thick accent which was difficult for me. But at some point I fell in love with it, even though some words I couldn’t understand, and with the story and with Cleo, so I kept rewinding the book so I didn’t have to reach the end.
I had been drawn to this book to hear what a life well lived would have been like, since mine hasn’t gone so well. It was very good to hear that even though tough stuff happened, overall the author’s life was well lived. It was a book about family life, not only a book about a cat named Cleo.
A beautiful story. I’m sure I will be hearing it again. Thank you to the author for telling her story. It is honest, not glossy. That’s what made it so good.

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